To enable literary publishers and other literary organisations to distribute and market writing more effectively in Australia and increase the income of writers, it is imperative to gain a better understanding of the structure of the literary publishing industry and the potential readership for literary genres.

In this address to the National Press Club, the innovation minister stresses that the humanities, arts and social sciences are absolutely central to the innovation process, for four reasons. First, they drive innovation themselves:especially the kind of incremental, process innovation that frequently goes unnoticed;especially in the service sector; andoften in unexpected ways I love the...

This interim report addresses two parts of the Inquiry's terms of reference. Chapter 2 of the report outlines the scientific evidence available on the likely future climate of Australia's key agricultural production zones. Chapter 3 of the report discusses the adequacy of existing drought assistance and exceptional circumstances programs to cope with long-term climatic changes.

This discussion paper is part of a review of maternity services, which will lead to a comprehensive plan for maternity services into the future. The review will: canvass a wide range of issues relevant to maternity services, including antenatal services, birthing options, postnatal services up to six weeks after birth, and peer and social support...

There are several significant drivers, such as climate change and water scarcity, that are changing the waste debate, according to this report. In the committee's view waste policy needs to address issues that are relevant to its own sphere and at the same time, complement policies in other spheres particularly in relation to environmental protection...